Lecture 11- Self Confidence in Sport Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is Vealey’s (1986) definition of Self-Confidence?
Degree of certainty about ability to be successful in sport.” A perceived judgment.
What are the two types of Self-Confidence?
- Trait Self-Confidence: General confidence across various situations.
- State Self-Confidence (Self-Efficacy): Specific to task and situation.
What is Bandura’s (1986, 1997) definition of Self-Efficacy?
“Belief in your capability to perform a particular task to achieve a specific outcome.” Highly task- and situation-specific.
How does Self-Efficacy relate to skill?
Reflects the perception of what I can do with my skills.
Why does Self-Confidence matter in sport?
It relates to:
State Anxiety (cognitive)
Attributions (explanations of success/failure)
Focus/Attention
Motivation
Performance
How many studies support the link between Self-Efficacy and performance?
200+ studies (Moritz et al., 2000)
How much performance variance does Self-Efficacy explain?
~16% of performance variance.
How does Self-Efficacy influence performance?
- Promotes good choices and challenge acceptance
- Shapes thought/emotional patterns
- Affects effort (some avoid full effort to protect ego)
- Increases perseverance under difficulty
What is a potential downside of high Self-Confidence?
Overconfidence → Risk of arrogance; performance relationship is variable.
What is the most powerful source of Self-Confidence? (Feltz & Öncü, 2014)
Performance Accomplishments (Mastery Experiences).
What are Vicarious Experiences? (Munroe-Chandler et al., 2008)
- Observing modelling/demonstrations
- Self-modelling (video/imagery of own performances)
What modelling factors influence efficacy?
- Effort displayed by model
- Similarity to observer
- Clarity of outcome
What is Verbal Persuasion? (Vargas-Tonsing et al., 2004)
- Encouragement from coaches, teachers, peers
- Effective when source is credible, prestigious, and trustworthy
How does Emotional Arousal impact Self-Confidence? (Jones & Swain, 1995)
Through cognitive appraisal of arousal:
- Perception of arousal → prevents anxiety
- Can produce facilitative (useful) anxiety
What are key performance-based coaching techniques for Self-Confidence?
- Set specific & realistic performance goals
- Use short-term & long-term goals
- Focus on skill development & conditioning
What are modelling-based techniques?
- Use effective, identifiable role models
- Use imagery of positive performances
What are persuasion-based techniques?
- Sincere & accurate coach/teammate support
- Develop positive self-talk
- Implement attribution re-training
What are anxiety-reduction strategies? (Feltz & Riessinger, 1990)
- Cognitive appraisal & interpretation
- Encourage facilitative anxiety
- Relaxation/centering techniques
- Imagery of being in control
- Positive self-talk
- Comprehensive preparation (mental, physical, technical, tactical)
